The Official Fuel Prices Thread

This is a discussion on The Official Fuel Prices Thread within The Indian Car Scene, part of the BHP India category; The petrol price in Trivandrum is 'supposed to be' Rs 67.89 per liter, but I see higher amounts in many ...

The petrol price in Trivandrum is 'supposed to be' Rs 67.89 per liter, but I see higher amounts in many bunks. Recently I filled from a bunk at Rs 67.93 per liter (and even had an argument with the attendant). How to get this corrected (other than using the contacts at the bunk)?

The petrol price in Trivandrum is 'supposed to be' Rs 67.89 per liter, but I see higher amounts in many bunks. Recently I filled from a bunk at Rs 67.93 per liter (and even had an argument with the attendant). How to get this corrected (other than using the contacts at the bunk)?

After decontrol of Petrol, you'll find a small difference in the prices between the state oil companies.

But how is this possible? I thought State oil companies would have uniform pricing throughout a city.

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Originally Posted by jinojohnt

The petrol price in Trivandrum is 'supposed to be' Rs 67.89 per liter, but I see higher amounts in many bunks. Recently I filled from a bunk at Rs 67.93 per liter (and even had an argument with the attendant). How to get this corrected (other than using the contacts at the bunk)?

IIRC this was done as the OMC's were accused of cartelization as they all hiked rates by the exact same amount at the exact same time when they are supposed to be independently run companies. These small differences are to counter this allegation !

It isn't always a minor difference either. On a recent road trip, I filled up at an IOCL outlet en-route to Malegaon (MH) for 69.xx/ltr. The BP bunk a few hundred meters down the road was retailing petrol at 72.xx. I do agree it's just the fake 'we're not a cartel' hogwash.

In addition to the price of the fuel, equally important is the quantity and quality of the fuel. Most of the pumps cheat the consumers on this account in connivance with the people who are entrusted to keep check. There are many videos where only air is pumped out and the fuel meter goes on ticking. I try to stick to one or two pumps based on the fuel average i am getting for the vehicle. Even on highways, i try to stick to few pumps. One good indicator on highway pump is the number of trucks lined up for re-fuelling. On the price front, i wish government passes on the benefit to the end consumers.

In addition to the price of the fuel, equally important is the quantity and quality of the fuel. Most of the pumps cheat the consumers on this account in connivance with the people who are entrusted to keep check. There are many videos where only air is pumped out and the fuel meter goes on ticking. I try to stick to one or two pumps based on the fuel average i am getting for the vehicle. Even on highways, i try to stick to few pumps. One good indicator on highway pump is the number of trucks lined up for re-fuelling. On the price front, i wish government passes on the benefit to the end consumers.

Cheating by pumps is an altogether separate issue. The vend has to sell as per the parent oil co. official price.

The price difference between the state run companies is limited to a max of 30-40 paise. The three rupee difference should be on account of 'Speed' branded fuel being sold at the BP vend.

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Originally Posted by Chetan_Rao

It isn't always a minor difference either. On a recent road trip, I filled up at an IOCL outlet en-route to Malegaon (MH) for 69.xx/ltr. The BP bunk a few hundred meters down the road was retailing petrol at 72.xx. I do agree it's just the fake 'we're not a cartel' hogwash.

Lined up trucks are a good indicator indeed but only for those in need of Black fuel. For petrol vehicles it is just another round of Russian Roulette.

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Originally Posted by autobahnjpr

Even on highways, i try to stick to few pumps. One good indicator on highway pump is the number of trucks lined up for re-fuelling.

We also need to take into account that Rs Vs $ was around 48 at that time which is currently at 62 Rs per $. Considering that the current Petrol price should be in range of 60-62 Rs per liter in Mumbai.